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A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump unveiled a red, white, and blue Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar to serve as the new Air Force One, replacing the aging baby-blue planes used since 1990.
- The new luxury aircraft, described by Trump as a "flying White House" with unprecedented levels of luxury, required the construction of a larger hangar at Joint Base Andrews.
- Trump emphasized the need for the new plane after noticing that other nations had more impressive presidential aircraft, reflecting his broader efforts to reshape presidential symbols to his liking.
- The new Air Force One is expected to perform a flyover of Washington on July 4, accompanied by F-22 and F-35 military jets.
- The donation and unveiling of the plane drew scrutiny from lawmakers due to the aircraft's origin and Trump’s personal involvement in the redesign.
